May 2, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments can I tell interviewers I’m looking for a new job because of money? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I have a job, and I think a lot about trying to find a new job. When I was previously looking ... Read More
May 2, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments a real-life conversation about salary with a hiring manager — Ask a Manager A reader writes: A short, sweet note about how I used your advice to tackle salary talk during an initial phone chat with the ... Read More
May 2, 2024 ask the readers 0 Comments let’s discuss egregious safety violations at work — Ask a Manager let’s discuss egregious safety violations at work by Alison Green on May 2, 2024 You’d think safety would be top of mind for employers, ... Read More
May 2, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments kitten talk led to an HR lecture, are sleeveless blouses OK for work, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. A conversation about kittens led to a lecture from HR Yesterday I was called ... Read More
May 1, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments when I work from home, do I have to be AT home? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: I recently (about six months ago) started a new job, which is hybrid. I work in-office Wed/Thursday/Friday, and work from home ... Read More
May 1, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments the convention center music, the knee-to-the-groin rumor, and more — Ask a Manager Here are three updates from past letter-writers. 1. Convention center will not turn down the music (#3 at the link) I’m the guy who ... Read More
May 1, 2024 advice about your coworkers 0 Comments I’m caught in the crossfire of my coworkers’ petty complaints about our company — Ask a Manager A reader writes: The company that I work for has made a few changes recently, prompting disgruntlement from coworkers in my four-person department. We ... Read More
May 1, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments Announcing HR Learns I’m so excited to announce the launching of my newest website and newest business: HRLearns! The website just went live this week, so pop ... Read More
May 1, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments employee said awful things about a coworker who was on the phone, company’s leaders are all white men, and more — Ask a Manager It’s five answers to five questions. Here we go… 1. Employee said awful things about a coworker … while on the phone with them ... Read More
April 30, 2024 Employee Relations 0 Comments is working from an armchair hurting my credibility? — Ask a Manager A reader writes: Since starting my first work-from-home job last year, I’ve noticed the unexpected perk that being able to work from an armchair, ... Read More